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Hall Walking in the Lenox Public Schools Is Up and Running! (OK—it’s up and walking.) Hall Walking Flyer 2019 Implementing a suggestion from Berkshire SuperGenarian co-founders (and Lenox residents), Mary Jane Incorvia Mattina and Francine Weinberg, the Lenox Public Schools Department encourages residents to keep fit inside even if there…

Thank You to LiptonEnergy for choosing LMMHS as a recipient of the 2019 Educational Alliance Grant. $500 will be used to support and maintain STEM education programs. This year, the grantpurchased two new microscopes for the science department.

Welcome back to a new school year. Overall, the Health Offices at both schools are in great shape, however we are still missing some important medical documents. Please be sure to send in updated emergency forms, medication forms for Over the Counter and Prescription medications. Please read the reminders below…

PSAT PREP classes for the October 16 PSAT exam will begin on Tuesday, September 10. WHO: Sophomores and Juniors WHEN: Tuesday September 10, Monday September 16, Wednesday September 25, Thursday October 3 and Thursday October 10 from 5:00-7:00 pm. There will also be make up sessions for each…

LMMHS will be hosting speaker Ashley Olafsen on Tuesday, September 3 starting at 6:30 pm in the Duffin Theater. Her topic of conversation will be: Bridging the Gap Between Parents and Teens: How to Help Students Navigate. A quick synopsis of her talk is below. Students and staff will be…

Parents and Guardians – Parent Teacher Conferences will be on Wednesday December 4 from 6-9 and Friday December 6 from 8-3. Parents will sign up for their conferences on-line using the information from their child’s schedule. Please be sure you have access to the parent portal to view schedules. In…

The College Board’s PSAT/NMSQT exam will be given at LMMHS on Wednesday morning, October 16th. All sophomores and juniors will be participating in the exam free of charge. Junior’s scores are automatically submitted to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for scholarship consideration and recognition. Questions regarding the PSAT’s may be…

The Lenox High School internship program offers juniors and seniors the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience in a field of interest. In collaboration with the Berkshire County Regional Employment Board, the Internship Program utilizes a Work Based Learning model that emphasizes basic employment foundations skills while learning career specific…

As we begin to think about August approaching, we are happy to see the progress on the repairs to the main high school hallways on schedule. Attached is a picture taken of the second floor hallway June 29th and as it was on July 26th. Soon the walls will be…

Parents, guardians & students, LMMHS students, please remember that you need to have a current physical and immunizations on file at school to attend sports tryouts in August. Per MIAA regulations, physicals expire at 13 months from exam date. Physicals and Immunization Records are REQUIRED for all new students, as…

SUMMER READING/MATH 2019 HONORS ALGEBRA II Instructor: Mr. Bazzano (packet available in the Main Office: includes topics that have been completed in Algebra I where it is understood that you have a solid working knowledge of these topics for the coming year.) HONORS GEOMETRY Instructor: Mr. Pugh (packet available…

Lenox Memorial Middle and High School was named a 2018 School of Recognition based on High Achievement David Pugh, Math Department Chair and Anne Engelberger, Special Education Chair is pictured with Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Jeffry Riley, They received the certification at the Great Hall in the State…

Parents, Guardians and Students, Please plan to pick up all remaining medications from the Health Office at either Morris or LMMHS. All expired medications, Epipens and Inhalers not picked up by the last day of school will be properly disposed of. Please call school Health Office nurses to make special…

Former LMMHS Head Custodian Denton Smith was Grand Marshall of this year’s Memorial Day parade in Lee! Denton served in the Navy and was at LMMHS for many years. He also started the Custodial Cup Golf Tournament which raises money for senior scholarships every year. Thank you, Denton, for your…

At the end of April, Lenox hosted the final monthly meet of the Berkshire County Quiz League. Seven schools from throughout the county competed this school year – Monument, Lee, Lenox, Pittsfield, Taconic, Wahconah and BArT. Over the school year, Lenox won 17 of its 21 matches – an impressive accomplishment –…

Parent Orientation for our current 5th graders will be Thursday, May 30, at 5:30 pm in the Duffin Theater at LMMHS. Parents will have an opportunity to meet our Principal, Michael Knybel, our Assistant Principal, Brian Cogswell, the 6th grade teachers, and Dave Hilfinger, the middle school guidance counselor. You…

On behalf of Lenox Memorial Middle and High School, I encourage you to attend the middle school production of Shrek, The Musical, under the Direction of Ralph Petillo. I am always excited to have the opportunity to see our students bring the stage to life. I am grateful to the…

Leaving home for college for the first time presents a new set of challenges. Adams Community Bank invites parents and students to this free event. WHEN: Monday, May 13th @ 7pm WHERE: Orchards Hotel, Williamstown, MA Light refreshments will be served PANEL INCLUDES: Dr. Joshua Mendel — MCLADirector of…

You are cordially invited to a desert reception showcasing the talent of some of the finest young artists from Lenox Memorial High School. In this gallery-like setting you will be able to view the work, meet the artist and enjoy decadent deserts. SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2019 3:00 PM – 5:00…

With spring quickly approaching, I wanted to reach out to families with a few health reminders. It is my hope that Flu season is behind us; however, I continue to see nasal congestion, Strep Throat, some pneumonia and students with gastrointestinal issues. Please remember that good health habits are often…

LMMHS received donations from each grade level and were able to put together 60 packages containing each of the items below including shampoo, lotion, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, razor, shaving cream, soap, tissue and a comb. The packages were then dropped off at Barton’s Crossing in Pittsfield to help with the…

JUNIOR NIGHT Junior Night for college planning will be in the LMMHS Library on April 4, 2019 at 6:30 pm. The Guidance Office will present what juniors should be doing this year in preparation for the college application process and answer any questions you may have.

The junior class traveled to the Statue of Liberty and Washington, D.C. last week. We were blessed with sunny skies and 70 degree weather as we took in the sites, including Mt. Vernon, the National Air and Space Museum, the National Portrait Gallery, and Arlington National Cemetery, among others. We…

The Lenox Town Scholarship application is now available on our web page and in the guidance office at LMMHS. This scholarship is open to any high school senior that resides in the towns of Lenox or Lenox Dale. The deadline to apply is April 11, 2019 and all applications and…

On Tuesday, April 2rd all juniors will be taking the ACT at LMMHS. If you are interested in learning more about the ACT, go to: https://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/Preparing-for-the-ACT.pdf https://www.act.org

Pittsfield High School is excited to invite families to attend a free seminar on financial aid. This seminar is offered with MEFA, the Commonwealth’s authority on paying for college. An experienced MEFA representative will provide an overview of the college payment process, including the details of financial aid award letters,…

The Robotics Club has qualified once again for the MA state championship tournament on March 2nd at Natick High School. They performed very well on Saturday at Hopkins Academy, finishing in 4th place (out of 24) after the preliminary rounds and were then selected by the top team to join them in…

An Early Childhood Open House for parents will be held at Morris Elementary School on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. We encourage residents of Lenox and Lenox Dale to visit our preschool and kindergarten classrooms to hear an overview of our programs and meet the screening teams. The…

On Friday, February 8, 2019, students in grades 8-11 received a new Program of Studies for the 2019/2020 school year. The Program of Studies will assist students, parents and guardians in selecting courses for next year. Families are encouraged to review course options and prerequisites prior to the student/teacher advising…

Tomorrow, February 2, 2019 at 7:00 pm, the LMMHS Quiz Team’s appearance on the TV quiz show, “As Schools Match Wits,” will be aired on WGBY, Channel 12. I encourage you to tune it in: Lenox fielded a great group of kids and they do a terrific job against their…

The Lenox high school quiz team got up nice and early and had an outstanding showing at this year’s Blender Bowl. The single-day quiz team competition featured 16 teams from 10 high schools. Lenox had 3 teams compete with success – one team was the eventual champion, our second team…

The 8th grade celebrated area businesses in a career fair on January 18th. Many thanks to the over 30 area businesses, entrepreneurs and Town and State officials who donated their time to come in and talk about their passions with our students! What a wonderful way for the community to…

ATTN: parents of 11th grade students: If your child is attending the Washington, D.C. trip there will be a mandatory meeting on Tuesday, January 22 at 6:00 pm at LMMHS in the Library. Atención: padres/tutores de los estudiantes del grado 11 Si su hijo/a va a asistir a Washington D.C. va a haber una…

On Monday, February 4, sophomores will have the opportunity to participate in National Job Shadow Day. Job Shadow Day is a chance for students to spend time in the workplace by shadowing local professionals. It is recommended that students and their families’ network with friends, family and neighbors in an…

The 6th Grade and their teachers enjoyed a culminating event of their Folk Tale Unit by sharing international recipes. Foods were enjoyed as was the information about the Country of origin of each recipe. The event was a combination of work completed in English, Social Studies, Math and Science by…

Parents and guardians of current 8th grade students are invited to attend a presentation on the transition to High School facilitated by Dave Hilfinger, administrative staff, the 9th grade teachers and department chairs. Thursday, February 7 from 6:30-7:15 pm in the LMMHS library. At this event, parents will receive information…

The Massachusetts Art Education Association has established a new competitive exhibit opportunity for high school students. This is a real-world opportunity for art students to enter their artwork, along with accompanying artist statements, to be reviewed by a panel of judges. Art students, grades 9-12, from public and private schools…

During the week of January 28, 2019 the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Public School Monitoring (PSM) will conduct a Tiered Focused Monitoring Review of the Lenox Public Schools. The Office of Public School Monitoring visits each district and charter school every three years to monitor compliance…

As we approach the unofficial mid-point of the school year, it is nice to reflect on the many successes of our students, faculty and staff. No matter where you look; artistically, athletically, academically both in STEM and Humanities, musically and in drama LMMHS students excel. When it comes to relationships,…

JUNIORS – SAT Prep classes for the 2019 SAT exams will begin on Saturday, January 26. WHEN: Beginning January 26, 11 Saturday classes, with no class on February 23, March 16 or April 20. The 12th and final session will be on Wednesday May 1. WHAT: Each session…

LMMHS had several reports of positive flu diagnoses this week, and over the past several weeks, both Morris Elementary and LMMHS have seen an increased number of students being diagnosed with pneumonia. This is also the time of year that Strep Throat is also prevalent. Armed with this information, I…

Junior Night for college planning will be in the LMMHS Library on December 6, at 6:30 pm. The Guidance Office will present what juniors should be doing this year in preparation for the college application process and answer any questions you may have.